CCA Joins Pahrump Valley Business Expo as Exhibitor
The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an annual event known as BIZ EXPO on Friday, April 23, from noon-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Pahrump Nugget Event Center, located at 681 S. Highway 160 in Pahrump, Nev. CCA’s Nevada Southern Detention Center will participate as an exhibitor.
Corrections Corporation of America in Nevada
For more than 25 years, Corrections Corporation of America has been serving local, state and federal correctional agencies, performing a needed public service with pride.
CCA founded the corrections management industry in 1983 and is the industry leader in this specialty, providing efficient, responsive, flexible and cost-effective corrections solutions to systems of all types.
The company now represents the nation’s fifth-largest corrections system, behind the federal government and three states, and operates 66 facilities, including 42 that are company-owned, with a total design capacity of approximately 81,000 beds in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Growing Careers, Growing Communities – With a Growth Company
With a respected national reputation for economic, local and professional vitality, CCA is proud to bring new, fulfilling economic and career opportunities to Nye County, Nevada, with the CCA Nevada Southern Detention Center.
A Federal Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada
As a long-time partner of the federal government, CCA has been selected by the Department of Justice, Office of Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT), to construct a new detention center, to be located at 2250 E. Mesquite Avenue in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada.
The 1,072-bed, $83.5 million facility will be owned and operated by CCA on behalf of the United States Marshals Service. Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2008, with a planned opening in 2010.
Strong, Stable Careers with Opportunity
Local jobs with local value, with a national career leader.
That’s what CCA anticipates providing to more than 230 professionals from the local Nye County area when hiring for Nevada Southern Detention Center begins in May 2010.
Professionals in management, administrative support, security, operations, maintenance, health services, inmate programs and education will benefit from the introduction of this industry to the area, which further diversifies a dynamic local economy, with attractive, competitive and satisfying career opportunities. Employees at CCA facilities work as human resources experts, teachers, counselors, information technology assistants, nurses and health services assistants, accounting professionals, operational managers and more.
Nevada employees will join CCA’s national workforce of nearly 17,000 professionals, who enjoy the stability of advancing in what has been described as a recession-resistant industry, as they protect communities while rehabilitating detainees and preparing them for successful re-integration with society upon release.
Employees at the CCA Nevada Southern Detention Center will be paid based on federal wage determination. A competitive starting wage of $25 per hour for entry-level detention officers is but one feature of a comprehensive compensation package, which also includes: Medical and Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account 401 (k) Savings and Retirement Plan 529 College Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Leadership Training and Career Development Opportunities
Please regularly visit CCA’s “Available Jobs” section to view and apply for Nevada career openings, which will be posted beginning in May 2010. View the flyer.
Safety and Security with CCA
At all CCA facilities, safety and security form the foundation of professional, accountable, high-quality operations. This commitment safeguards the well-being of employees, offenders and surrounding communities.
CCA’s security and safety model is guided by a philosophy that upholds correctional best practices, contractual mandates, national accreditation standards set by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the company’s own proven expertise. CCA’s commitment to safety and security is further enhanced through organizational measures, intensive training, state-of-the-art hardware, technologies and specialized facility teams.
Visit “Safety and Security with CCA” to learn more about operational safety.
For more about CCA’s safety and security track record, best practices and more, read “A Constant Commitment to Enhanced Safety and Security”.
CCA-Nevada Partnership
Nye County Community Support – Voices on the Ground
“The economic impact that the detention center will have on the town of Pahrump and surrounding communities is enormous!”
John Ball, Executive Director, Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board
“Understanding the dynamics of a growing community, we appreciate the economic and employment impact your project will have on our community, both during the construction and operational phases.”
Dan Schinhofen, Pahrump Resident and Planning Commissioner
"The positive economic impact that the detention enter will have in Pahrump and surrounding rural communities is considerable, and we are fortunate to have an opportunity of such value."
Victoria Balint, Workforce Development Director, Nevada Job Connect
“Pahrump is ready for your business.”
Laurayne Murray, Chairwoman, Pahrump Town Board
“I took the time to visit CCA’s California City facility in 2007 and met with the warden, the mayor and local business people about the positive impact that the facility has had on their community. Pahrump could benefit from the economic benefits through increased availability of jobs, diversity of employment and property taxes that will help to further build our community.”
John McDonald, Former Member, Pahrump Town Board